Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 257 ★ Certified & Extended

The episode concludes with the formation of Team 7 under Kakashi Hatake, reanimating the famous "bell test" and their first brushes with danger against the Demon Brothers. Significance and Reception

The narrative shifts to the Academy, where Naruto and Sasuke are shown in their first sparring match. While Sasuke wins easily, Naruto notices the immense hatred in Sasuke's eyes—a pain similar to his own but directed differently. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 257

It opens with a young Naruto pulling pranks and vandalizing Konoha to get attention, highlighting the villagers' resentment toward him. The episode concludes with the formation of Team

Hiruzen Sarutobi visits Naruto to deliver his monthly allowance. In a poignant moment, Naruto asks about his parents, but Hiruzen avoids the topic, stating that talking about the dead won’t bring them back. Naruto asks about his parents